Marilyn Strain, 82, of Decatur, Illinois formerly of Clinton, Illinois passed away at 6:08 PM, February 13, 2023 at her family residence, Decatur, Il.

Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be 10 AM, Saturday, February 25, 2023 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Ernie Harvey, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Long Point Cemetery, Wapella, Il. Visitation will be 5 – 7 PM, Friday, February 24, 2023 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to the Marilyn Strain Memorial Fund.

Marilyn was born January 6, 1941 in Nokomis, IL the daughter of Wayne and Vivian (Eddington) Sievers. She married Galen M. Strain December 1, 1962 in Nokomis, IL. He passed away July 5, 2012.

Survivors include her son, David (Karen Belangee) Strain, Decatur, IL; grandson, Justin (Megan) Strain, Davenport, IA; and two great-granddaughters, Caroline and Elizabeth Strain; and daughter-in-law, Teresa Strain, Florida.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kevin Strain; two brothers and two sisters.

Marilyn was a member of the First Christian Church, Clinton, IL.  She was the DeWitt Co. ESDA Coordinator and served as a Precinct Committeeperson.  Marilyn was a die-hard Republican and member of the D.A.R.  She enjoyed quilting and was a member of the Salt Creek Patchmakers Quilt Guild.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com